Date spot in South Bank and Borough
Bao Borough
Share Taiwanese bao and grill plates at Bao's late-night grill house under the railway arches on Stoney Street.
Stoney Street, Borough
Address: Bao Borough, 13 Stoney Street, London SE1 9AD- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Foodie
Why it's a good date: Moody and fun, with trains rumbling overhead, and the market right outside for a wander first. It takes bookings, which saves queuing.
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Kolae
Park Street, Borough
Address: Kolae, 6 Park Street, London SE1 9AB- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Foodie
Book a table at the Southern Thai grill house on the edge of Borough Market, with dishes cooked over charcoal and plenty to share.
Why it's a good date: Bold, smoky cooking with a Michelin Bib Gourmand for good value. Order a few plates between you and go back for more.
Flour & Grape
Bermondsey Street, Bermondsey
Address: Flour & Grape, 214 Bermondsey Street, London SE1 3TQ- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Cosy
Share plates of fresh pasta and a bottle from the Italian list at the friendly pasta spot on Bermondsey Street.
Why it's a good date: Good pasta for not much, on one of the nicest streets for a wander south of the river. It doesn't take bookings, so leave your number and have a drink nearby while you wait.
Flat Iron London Bridge
Tooley Street, London Bridge
Address: Flat Iron, 112-116 Tooley Street, London SE1 2TH- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
Have a simple steak supper at Flat Iron on Tooley Street, where the steak comes with a little meat cleaver to cut it.
Why it's a good date: A proper steak dinner for a small bill, just round the corner from Tower Bridge. Walk over the bridge afterwards for the views.